John Payne, Author at Show-Me Institute

John Payne is a native of Poplar Bluff. He graduated from Washington University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in history. After receiving his undergraduate degree, John worked toward teacher certification at Webster University, receiving it in 2008. During the 20082009 school year, he taught social studies at East Carter County High School in Ellsinore, but left teaching to pursue a career as a writer. John currently lives in the city of Saint Louis.

John Payne

The Effects of Municipal Taxation: Roman Empire Edition

The Minimum Wage Hurts Those It Is Designed to Help

A New Hope

How Much Will Pujols Pay in Taxes?

Pujols Is Worth Every Penny (All 3 Billion of Them)

Using Your Property to Criticize Us for Taking Your Property? You’d Better Believe That’s Illegal

Learning From Home Means Never Having to Miss a Day

Saint Louis Dodged a $40 Million Bullet

Real School Choice Options Would Help to Narrow Educational Achievement Gap

A State of Arrogance

The Case for School Choice

Celebrate National School Choice Week With Us on January 27!

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